Police Looking for Man Who Attempted to Rob Astoria Workers!

Two store employees walking to the bank from the store in order to deposit a bag of money had the bag snatched by a robber, who they quickly chased down, recovering the bag before the man fled, reports DNAinfo.

Police told DNAinfo that the 25 year old woman along with her coworker, were walking along Steinway Street near 30th Avenue when the man approached the two, grabbing the bag and fleeing.

The woman’s coworker gave chase, eventually getting hold of the bag while the thief ran away.

The suspect was seen in surveillance footage wearing sweatpants with a dark Nike hoodie.

Image Via DNAinfo/Jeanmarie Evelly

If you have any information please contact NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.